Driving the Business of Science

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In this episode of Driving the Business of Science, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Alan Lucas, founder of the New England Healthcare Executive Network (NEHEN), about the power of community in moving life science innovation forward. 

Alan explains why he created NEHEN to connect professionals across medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health IT, investing, and healthcare delivery. He shares how the organization combines relationship-building with practical education on topics such as artificial intelligence, capital markets, family offices, regulation, and business growth. 

The conversation also explores Alan’s work building medical device companies, including Navigation Sciences and EnlightenVue. He discusses the realities of developing new surgical technologies, completing clinical studies, securing capital, navigating FDA milestones, and preparing companies for long-term growth. 

Throughout the episode, Keith and Alan show how strong professional networks help founders find expertise, service partners, investors, and new perspectives. Alan closes with a simple lesson for entrepreneurs and executives: enjoy the work, stay curious, and build relationships that help good ideas reach patients.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of Driving the Business of Science, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, and Catherine Lunardi, CEO of GenAIz discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping life sciences organizations strengthen compliance and regulatory accuracy across GxP operations.

GenAIz, an AI company focused on data orchestration for life sciences, recently launched AIHQ  an AI-powered holistic quality management system to automate and digitize critical processes like batch record review and CAPA. Their goal is to reduce costs and risks, with potential savings up to 75%. GenAIz is also developing AI tools to improve tech transfer.

They also discuss how the Canadian government supports various AI initiatives through financial incentives to help companies adopt AI and automate processes. 

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of Driving the Business of Science, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Kieran Engels, CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, about the business challenges that sit alongside clinical development.

They discuss vendor management, contracts, governance, risk management, and the realities facing small biotech companies working with external partners. Kieran shares her perspective on what helps sponsor-vendor relationships work effectively, including clear expectations, accountability, communication, and a fit-for-purpose approach to oversight.

The conversation also looks at the challenges of global clinical trials, remote collaboration, cost management, and the role external support can play when internal teams have limited capacity.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses the intersection of venture capital (VC) and AI in the life sciences industry with Aneesha Raghunathan, Co-founder and CEO of Rightview. Aneesha shares her background in VC and her transition to building AI solutions for life sciences. They discuss the evolution from paper-based to electronic systems, the impact of COVID-19 on investment trends, and the potential of AI in document generation and reconciliation. Aneesha emphasizes the need for AI to enhance quality and efficiency in life sciences, moving from manual reconciliation to real-time error detection. The conversation highlights the importance of AI in improving regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Matt Kiernan, CEO & Founder of Sensorium Clinical Research. They explore the evolving role of clinical trial site networks in the life sciences ecosystem. Matt shares his journey from starting in the lab to building and exiting multiple companies, including Pharmica Consulting and Intrinsic Clinical Systems, and how those experiences shaped his obsession with culture, entrepreneurship, and creating great places to work. Keith and Matt also discuss how their relationship began with a simple outreach email and evolved into a peer-to-peer dialogue about strategy, growth, and navigating the lonely realities of business ownership in life sciences.

The conversation then dives into the site network space, where Matt explains why he chose to focus his next venture on clinical research sites and the structural challenges these small businesses face—fixed costs, fragmented operations, and the strain of wearing “10 hats” while still caring for patients. He outlines how site networks, backed by private equity and enabled by AI, can improve startup timelines, patient enrollment, and sponsor relationships—without losing the local culture and community connection that make sites effective and trusted. Keith brings in his perspective from conferences and sponsor/CRO interactions, highlighting trends like technology fatigue, convergence between CROs and site networks, and the growing interest in AI-driven efficiencies. Together, they frame Sensorium’s mission as building a differentiated, culture-first site network that leverages AI and consolidation while preserving what makes clinical research personal, local, and meaningful for patients.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Dean Remy, Co-founder & COO/ CCO of Mativa Diagnostics about innovation in the life science industry and women’s health. Dean shares insights from his 35-year career across diagnostics, biotech, and therapeutics, with a growing focus on maternal health. Mativa is developing a diagnostic platform for pregnancy that can detect ectopic pregnancy and preeclampsia, significantly improving test sensitivity and providing more comprehensive care pathways.

Their AI-enabled, app-driven platform connects women to a free maternal ecosystem that supports both mental and physical health. Dean also discusses Matiba’s planned $125 million fundraising round to develop multiple MVPs—including chips for pregnancy and risk factors, pregnancy maintenance checks, gestational diabetes, STIs, and drugs-of-abuse—alongside a first-in-class maternal biorepository. This biorepository is designed to de-risk investment by spinning out as a uniquely valuable sample and data asset, targeting over 1 million cryopreserved samples across diverse populations, age groups, sample types, and longitudinal time points during and beyond pregnancy. 

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Kristin Seastrand of Siemens Digital Industries Software about how life sciences organizations are modernizing their SAS environments, embracing the agentic enterprise, and preparing for the next wave of digital transformation. Kristin shares insights from over 25 years in life sciences, IoT, and platform modernization, explaining how Siemens’ SAS Language Compiler (SLC) and AI are helping pharma, biotech, and CROs migrate legacy analytics to more flexible, future-proof infrastructures. They discuss how SLC enables companies to reuse existing SAS code, reduce costs, and integrate seamlessly with R, Python, and modern statistical computing environments while maintaining regulatory compliance for FDA submissions. Whether you’re leading clinical operations, biometrics, or data platforms, this episode offers a practical look at how to evolve your analytics stack while keeping auditors, regulators, and your teams aligned. 

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, discusses the challenges of drug development and shortages with Sarah Norring, Ph.D., Co‑founder and CEO of Plenitude Pharma Inc. Sarah highlights the critical need to address drug shortages and discontinuations, emphasizing the importance of having multiple manufacturers for essential medicines. She shares her background in medical science and her company's focus on bringing back critical drugs, particularly in women's health and oncology. Sarah mentions the FDA's expedited review process for off-patent drugs on the FDA’s drug shortage list, and her aims to bring one to two products to market within the first three years. The conversation also touches on the challenges of fundraising in this niche pharma sector.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group,  interviews Mitchell Bayer, Managing Principal of Arlen Consulting Group, about the evolution of the life science industry and the role of CROs. Mitch discusses his 24-year career, starting at Medidata, where he spearheaded the ASPire to Win™ CRO partner program, which grew to 16 partners by 2009. He emphasizes the importance of integrating technology with CROs to enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Mitch highlights the shift from paper-based trials to electronic data capture (EDC) and the potential of AI in streamlining clinical trials. He also discusses the importance of technology that integrates seamlessly with existing systems and reduces site burden.

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.

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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group,  interviews Nicholas Dirks, President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences. Nick emphasizes the importance of federal funding for basic research and the need for international collaboration while highlighting the impact of the pandemic and the current administration on scientific research, funding cuts, and the exodus of international researchers. He also explains why the Academy’s efforts to connect scientists from around the world in various fields, including AI and biomedical research, is a crucially important aspect of its overall mission to drive scientific innovation and address global challenges. 

Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.

Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.

In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.

Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.